"Great Stuff" and live plants

[DonLisk]

I use GE Silicone II in black. Some smell but goes away pretty quickly in a ventilated area. You need to buy the Window and Door version and NOT the Kitchen and Bath version.
Here is a link to the one I buy and although this is the Home Depot link, it it available a Lowes, and other hardware stores.
GE Silicone II 9.8 Oz. Window and Door Black (387762) from The Home Depot

[Poly]

Thanks! This is the one I was going to buy, they seem like the are exactly the same, but one says 100% silicone on the tube, and the other does not?

Here's the link I found

GE Silicone | GE Silicone II, Window & Door Sealant, BLACK, 290 mL | Home Depot Canada

[DonLisk]

Thanks! This is the one I was going to buy, they seem like the are exactly the same, but one says 100% silicone on the tube, and the other does not?

Here's the link I found

GE Silicone | GE Silicone II, Window & Door Sealant, BLACK, 290 mL | Home Depot Canada

Thats the one :-)

[Poly]

Thats the one :-)

Thanks!

How bout' this stuff, the clear silicone I will be using to stick my egg-crate & great stuff backround to the tank:

GE Silicone | GE Silicone II, Window & Door Sealant, CLEAR, 290 mL | Home Depot Canada

[asdfgh]

Oh, they continue to grow do they? I read somewhere recently (I think it was here) that they die after flowering, which was why I asked. Thanks.

[DonLisk]

Na, they keep on growing but if they do die off it takes forever before you would notice :-)


Poly, yes that is the correct stuff.

[asdfgh]

Ah, that is good.

A few more things: first of all, is coco fibre fine by itself for growing plants? Or does it need something added? And how would I go about attaching epiphytes to branches/vines?

[UncleChester]

Thanks!

How bout' this stuff, the clear silicone I will be using to stick my egg-crate & great stuff backround to the tank:

GE Silicone | GE Silicone II, Window & Door Sealant, CLEAR, 290 mL | Home Depot Canada

You're in Canada and probably have a home hardware nearby, so I'd look at:

Home Hardware - SEAL, SIL MULTI-P CLR 300ML 3PK

available singly as well and cheaper than GE silicone II. It is "clear" and aquarium safe.

[Poly]

You're in Canada and probably have a home hardware nearby, so I'd look at:

Home Hardware - SEAL, SIL MULTI-P CLR 300ML 3PK

available singly as well and cheaper than GE silicone II. It is "clear" and aquarium safe.

Well, My local Home Depot & Home Hardware are less that 5kms from each other, so distance is not a worry! To be honest I trust GE's silicone more.

~Royce

[UncleChester]

I was thinking of something like this for the drainage etc: http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Sykur...ium_design.png (I only have paint so it is rather crude) Obviously with substrate and plants on top.

Also, do they plants need watering? Or will the humidity be enough for them?

I wouldn't bother with the eggcrate if you are putting down a layer of gravel, they both have the same purpose- to raise the substrate above the drainage layer. You can also use LECA, the little clay balls, instead of gravel to save on weight.


As to water, it depends on the plants moisture requirements. Some will be fine with just the occasional misting, some like a deeper soaking now and then.

Well, My local Home Depot & Home Hardware are less that 5kms from each other, so distance is not a worry! To be honest I trust GE's silicone more.

~Royce

I've been using it for a couple of years to make a few vivariums as well as attach stuff to the inside and have never had a problem. I had found references online of people using it to build fish tanks in the ~100 gallon range (as well as unconfirmed speculation that it's actually made by GE). The stuff is strong, cheap, readily available in Canada, and non-toxic. Up to you of course, use what you are comfortable with